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    Apple MacBook Pro vs. Sager 2090

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by rmgreg, Sep 1, 2007.

  1. rmgreg

    rmgreg Newbie

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    Hello,

    I apologize for posting this in multiple places. Very soon I'm going to purchace an all-in-one desktop replacement (but 17" is too big), and my budget is up to $2500. Basically I can get an almost maxed-out Sager NP2090 (Compal IFL90) from Powernotebooks.com for $1900. I can get the Macbook Pro 15.4" with the maxed-out configuration for $2300 with a free Ipod Nano and printer (until Sept. 16th), minus the extra warranty which is probably a good investment for a Mac.

    The Sager has a 15.4" WSXGA+ (1680x1050), while the Apple has WXGA+ (1400x900). Both have the Intel Santa Rosa T7700 (2.4GHz), and both have a 160GB SATA x5400 HD. Both have an nVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT; the Sager is DDR2 and 512MB memory, and the Apple is DDR3 (DX 10) and 256MB. The Sager is configured with 4GB DDR2/667S memory (very inexpensive at powernotebooks.com), while the Apple has 2MB.

    Is it worth it to switch to Mac / Office X with all its features, software, and projected reliability, even though I'm not too familiar with it, for the extra price? Will the Sager give me problems (drivers with Vista, hardware, etc.) and will it last more than a few years?
     
    rmgreg, Sep 1, 2007
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  2. zadillo

    zadillo Notebook Virtuoso

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    OS X is very nice, but if you've never used it/don't have a specific reason to want to switch to it, I'm not sure if there's necessarily a point in making the switch.

    I think it would really depend on what your needs are. If you're comfortable with Windows (XP/Vista/whatever), and you already have an investment in Windows software, I think the safest bet is to go with the Sager.

    The reason to spend the extra amount on the MBP would be a) if you wanted to use OS X and b) if you wanted something thinner (1" thick) and lighter (5.4 pounds) and c) if you wanted the LED-backlit screen of the MBP.

    Personally I find these things to be worth it, but if they are not that important, I'd go with the Sager.
     
    zadillo, Sep 1, 2007
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  3. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    Well, do you like OS X? Try it out in a nearby Apple Store. The main point of getting a Mac is to use OS X.

    Anyways, looking at the deals I'd say both are pretty even. Both will last you a few years, depending on how you treat them. Try out OS X, if you love it, you must have it, get the MBP. If it doesn't do for you, then stick to the Sager.

    I would say stick with XP for now if possible, though. Vista is still buggy and we don't even know if SP1 will fix it all.
     
    Sam, Sep 1, 2007
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  4. SaferSephiroth

    SaferSephiroth The calamity from within

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    As i said previously, that is something you will have to answer for yourself.
     
    SaferSephiroth, Sep 1, 2007
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  5. DeepShadows

    DeepShadows Notebook Geek

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  6. princealyy

    princealyy Notebook Evangelist

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    I used to never like mac's when i went to it... i loved it... they are built better in my opinion and hold a better resale value (by built better i mean initial quality they do need repairs)

    Honestly try mac os before deciding.. i use mac at work too... so i dont know (i got a mac at work, the entire office is on pc... i use parallels for that)

    Good luck
     
    princealyy, Sep 1, 2007
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